Procurement

Nova Ltd. • Fremont, CA

7d • $210,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Nova is seeking a Procurement Director to lead its procurement function and drive strategic sourcing across the organization. The role oversees direct procurement of materials and components used in product manufacturing and indirect procurement of goods and services supporting business operations, including facilities, IT, and other corporate functions. The director develops and executes procurement strategies, manages supplier relationships, optimizes costs, and collaborates with teams across departments and divisions to meet production and business objectives. This position supports a reliable, efficient supply of materials, components, and services and contributes to operational excellence, product quality, cost efficiency, and Nova’s business success.

Nova is a global provider of metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing. Its approximately 1,200 employees work across three R&D centers and 27 field offices, developing hardware and software solutions using fields including physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience managing a procurement team in a multidisciplinary industry within a global company.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic-thinking skills.
• Excellent leadership and team-management capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of supply-chain management, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Creative and strategic thinking and a strong problem-solving mindset.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to acquire materials cost-effectively and on time.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve value and supply security.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, legal, and other departments to understand material requirements, specifications, and legal considerations.
• Conduct cost analysis and identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate risks relating to supply-chain disruptions, material shortages, and quality issues.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
• Measure procurement activities and supplier performance.
• Lead and develop a procurement team, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director